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Carn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar)

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Carn nan Gobhar is a rounded hill on the north Strathfarrar ridge. The generally easy slopes are topped with a summit area covered in awkward angular boulders. There are good views over the Beauly and Cromarty Firths.

 You have not climbed Carn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar).

Region: Loch Ness

Altitude: 992 metres

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Detailed route description and map

Circuit of the Strathfarrar Munros

Other routes and challenges

Despite the access restrictions on the route as described from Glen Strathfarrar, the remoteness of the upper reaches of Glen Orrin is enough to discourage most walkers from attemping any ascent from the north - though stalkers' paths from Strathconon may help.

Walker-friendly accommodation in the area

Glen Affric Hotels

Glen Affric B&B

Glen Affric Cottages

Loch Ness Hostels

Panoramic summit view (click to open)




Users' walk reports for Carn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar)

There are 2023 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Carn nan Gobhar (Strathfarrar). They have contributed 48 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Title AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  21/03/2013  42 M4C6
  05/05/2017  27 M10C1
  28/07/2016  12 M4
  11/01/2013  10 M4
  15/04/2017  9 M4
  01/05/2011  9 M12
  20/04/2014  7 M7
  07/08/2016  6 M4
  07/07/2013  6 M4
  24/07/2011  6 M4
  06/12/2014  5 M4
  26/06/2014  5 M4
  18/04/2014  5 M6
  26/05/2018  4 M4
  22/08/2015  4 M4
  19/06/2015  4 M4
  10/11/2012  4 M4
  07/05/2012  4 M4
  02/05/2015  3 M4
  24/07/2014  3 M4
  27/05/2012  3 M4
  16/05/2012  3 M4
  17/06/2018  2 M4
  03/04/2018  2 M5S3
  25/03/2017  2 M2
  28/03/2016  2 M4
  21/04/2013  2 M4
  09/06/2018  1 M4
  05/05/2018  1 M4
  13/06/2016  1 M4
  21/05/2016  1 M4
  07/08/2015  1 M4
  03/08/2013  1 M4
  21/07/2012  1 M4
  22/05/2012  1 M4
  19/08/2011  1 M4G1
  17/05/2009  1 M3
  09/05/2018  0 M4
  30/04/2017  0 M2
  23/07/2016  0 M4
  26/05/2014  0 M4
  03/08/2012  0 M5
  15/01/2012  0 M4
  18/09/2011  0 M4
  07/05/2011  0 M4
  10/06/2010  0 M2
  04/05/2009  0 M4
  15/08/1982  0 M4

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